Nathan Isbrecht of Watervliet High School Soccer is the WSJM Sports Berrien County Student Athlete of the Week for the week of September 6, 2020.

In the Panthers’ 10-2 win over Parchment, Nathan finished with six goals and one assist. His six goals ties him for 28th all-time on the MHSAA’s list of most goals scored in a single game. Later in the week, he turned in two goals and three assists in Watervliet’s 5-1 win over Bridgman.

Nathan is also a member of the Watervliet Wrestling team and ran Cross Country his freshman and sophomore years. In the classroom, he carries a 3.96 grade point average.

Nathan is the son of Tom and Kim Isbrecht of Watervliet.

Other finalists for the week were Jacob Fox of Brandywine Tennis and Claire Shelton of Buchanan Volleyball.

Catch Nathan's conversation with Phil McDonald below...

 

We recapped week 1 of the high school football season for St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor...

 

St. Joe hosted Kalamazoo Central Friday, Sept. 18...

 

Lakeshore hosted Portage Northern on Friday, Sept. 18...

Luke Muvrin of Paw Paw High School Soccer is our WSJM Sports Van Buren/Cass Student Athlete of the Week for the week of September 6, 2020.

In the Red Wolves’ 1-1 tie with Otsego, Luke faced 23 shots on goal and made 22 saves, including a diving one handed save late in the second half to preserve the tie. He then made 17 saves on 18 shots in a win over Niles.

Luke also serves as a Peer Assistant Leader and is a member of the Paw Paw Track team, National Honor Society, and Key Club. In the classroom, he carries a 3.68 grade point average.

Luke is the son of Joe and Jen Murvin of Paw Paw.

Other finalists for the week were Christian Johnson and Kendrick Brown of Paw Paw Tennis, and Hannah Richmond of Paw Paw Cross Country.

Catch Luke’s conversation with Phil McDonald below…

 

Athan Gregory of St. Joseph High School Tennis is the WSJM Sports Berrien County Student Athlete of the Week for the week of August 30, 2020.

To begin the season, Athan turned in straight set wins over Lakeshore, Portage Northern, and Kalamazoo Central at #3 Singles. He defeated Lakeshore 6-2, 6-0, then posted a 6-3, 6-1 win over Portage Northern, and then defeated Kalamazoo Central 6-0, 6-0.

Athan is also a member of the St. Joe Baseball team, National Honor Society, and Chamber Orchestra. He also serves as Vice President of the school’s Student Foundation. In the classroom, he carries a 3.99 grade point average.

Athan is the son of Menel and Cali Gregory of St. Joe.

Another finalist for the week was Maya Hunter of St. Joe Golf.

Catch Phil McDonald's conversation with Athan below...

 

This week, we spotlight Lakeshore Girls' & Boys' Cross Country, Lake Michigan Catholic Football, St. Joe Tennis, and Michigan Lutheran Soccer...

Phil McDonald talks with Geoff Kimmerly from the Michigan High School Athletic Association and with former MHSAA Representative Council member Fred Smith to get a little more clarity on the decision to postpone the high school football season, who the Representative Council is, and what this year's high school sports season may look like...

 

Phil McDonald talks with Lake Michigan Catholic Athletic Director Neil Carter on the school's decision to cancel its fall sports season...

 

 

Phil McDonald talks with John Proos about the upcoming Dr. John Proos Laker Athletic Golf Classic to benefit Lake Michigan Catholic athletics and how you can help support LMC student athletes...